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Diabetes Basics

Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings

If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.

Endocrine System

The glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies.

Understanding Diabetes (Video)

Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose (say: GLOO-kose), a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Your body needs glucose to keep running.